NTA will release the JEE Main session 2 result on April 20, 2026, as per the information issued through their official twitter/X handle.
The result will be compiled based on the final answer key and will include the best of the two sessions' percentile of the candidates.
Source: NTA Official X handle
NTA has declared the JEE Main session 1 results on February 16, 2026. Candidates can download their JEE Main session 1 scorecard using their application number and password.
- The scorecard will include the overall and subject-wise NTA Percentiles, total marks, and qualifying status for JoSAA Counselling & Admissions.
- The JEE Main All India Rank will be compiled and released after the conduct of the JEE Main session 2.
- NTA will release the Topper’s list along with the JEE Main session 2 exam statistics, such as registered and appeared candidates.
JEE Main session 1 results were released separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2A/2B on different dates, i.e., February 16 and February 24, respectively.
SURYATHEJUS S and GOWRI SANKARV scored in the 100th percentile in Paper 2A and 2B, respectively. And 12 candidates scored in the 100th percentile in Paper 1.
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Key Summary
- The Scorecard of candidates will be created as per their names in the 10th Class Certificate or Mark sheet.
- No re-evaluation or re-checking of the result will be done, and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
- The raw scores will be converted to the NTA score for the paper conducted in multiple shifts.
- The JEE Main 2026 results can be utilized by other entities of the Central or State governments with their eligibility criteria/norms.
- A copy of the Final NTA Score of JEE Main will be sent to the registered e-mail ID of the Candidates.
- The top 2.5 lakh candidates of different categories will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
What is JEE Main Result 2026?
The JEE Main Result is the official performance record, which is issued by NTA, for calculating candidates' scores across different shifts, by using a percentile-based normalisation formula.
The JEE Main result will be released in the form of a scorecard, which is used for admissions not only in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, but also in several state and private universities.
Previous Years’ Result Statistics
| Year | Session | Registered | Appeared | 100th Percentilers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Session 1 (Jan) | 13,55,293 | 13,04,653 | 12 Candidates |
| 2025 | Session 1 (Jan) | 13,11,544 | 12,58,136 | 14 Candidates |
| Session 2 (April) | 10,61,840 | 10,61,840 | 24 Candidates (Combined) | |
| 2024 | Session 1 (Jan) | 12,21,624 | 11,70,048 | 23 Candidates |
| Session 2 (April) | 11,79,569 | 10,67,959 | 56 Candidates (Combined) | |
| 2023 | Session 1 (Jan) | 8,60,064 | 8,23,967 | 20 Candidates |
| Session 2 (April) | 9,31,334 | 8,83,367 | 43 Candidates (Combined) | |
| 2022 | Session 1 (June) | 8,72,970 | 7,69,604 | 14 Candidates |
| Session 2 (July) | 6,22,034 | 5,40,242 | 24 Candidates (Combined) |
Source: NTA Official Public Notice
JEE Main Session 2 Result: Important Dates
NTA will release the JEE Main session 2 result on April 20th as announced by the authority on its official X handle, NTA_Exams. Other dates of the upcoming important events are given below:
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 2 Exams | April 2-April 8 |
| Session 2 Answer Key | April 11 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | April 11- April 13 |
| Final Answer Key | 20th April |
| Session 2 Result | 20th April |
| All India Rank | 20th April |
| JoSAA Counselling | June 2026 |
Source: NTA X Handle
How to check JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026
Ques. How many candidates appeared in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and session 2?
Ans. In JEE Main 2026 Session 1, the number of registered candidates was 13,55,293 and the number of appeared candidates was 13,04,653. The appeared candidates were 96.26% of the registered candidates.
Source: JEE Main Session 1 Official Result
In the JEE Main session 2, based on the NTA data 11.23 lakh candidates registered for the exam and around 10.5 lakh candidates have expected to be appeared in the exam held between April 2 and April 8.
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JEE Main Session 2 Result: Scorecard
NTA releases the JEE Main result in the form of a JEE Main scorecard. You can use the JEE Main scorecard document for admission to various NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Details mentioned on the JEE Main scorecard are listed below.
- JEE Main scorecard includes your personal details, such as candidate name, application/roll number, state of eligibility, category, and nationality.
- It includes your JEE Main subject-wise scores and the total scores for Session 1 and Session 2.
- It also mentions your JEE Main rank based on your scores.
Scorecard Sample
Ques. Can I use my JEE Main score card 2026 for admission in next academic year?
Ans. No, JEE Main score cards are valid only for admission in same academic session. You can not use your JEE Main scorecard for admission in the next academic year.
Re-checking and Re-evaluation of JEE Main Result
NTA has made it clear that there will be not re-evaluation or re-checking of the JEE Main result or Answer copies.
- As the JEE Main OMR sheets are check checked through the automatic machine and not manually, the copy evaluation is fair and transparent.
However, if a candidate finds errors related to his/her personal details in the JEE Main scorecard, he/she cand contact the NTA helpline between 10.00 A.M. to 05.00 P.M on the details given below:
| Helpline Number | 01169227700, 011-40759000 |
|---|---|
| Email ID | jeemain-nta@gov.in |
Source: JEE Main 2026 Official Information Bulletin
Also Check: Highest Marks in JEE Main Till now
JEE Main Session 2 Result: Score Calculation
JEE Main 2026 raw scores are calculated based on the JEE Main exam pattern. JEE Main raw score is converted into percentile scores after applying normalization.
- After calculating raw scores, normalization is applied to ensure fairness across various JEE Main shifts.
- After the normalization process, JEE Main percentile scores are calculated based on which the JEE Main rank is decided.
JEE Main Raw Score Calculation
JEE Main raw score is calculated based on the JEE Main marking scheme as discussed below.
- For each correct answer, you will get 4 marks.
- For each incorrect answer, you will get -1 mark deducted from your overall score.
- No negative marking is applicable for unattempted questions.
| Section | Total Questions | Marks per Question | Negative Marking | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | +4 | –1 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | +4 | –1 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | +4 | –1 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | +4 | –1 | 300 |
Source: JEE Main 2026 Official Information Bulletin
JEE Main Normalization and Percentile Calculation
NTA conducts JEE Main 2026 in different shifts of varying difficulty levels. Due to this, some candidates may end up attempting a relatively tougher set of questions as compared to other shifts. Such candidates are likely to get lower marks than other candidates.
- To ensure fairness across shifts of varying difficulty levels, a normalization procedure based on the percentile score will be applied.
- Raw score is converted into a percentile score ranging from 100 to 0, indicating Shift-wise relative performance of candidates.
- It indicates the percentage of candidates scoring equal to or below a particular candidate in that shift.
JEE Main 2026 percentile score is calculated using the following formula.
Percentile = 100 x M/N
Where
- “M” is the number of candidates who appeared in the ‘Shift’ with a raw score EQUAL TO OR LESS than that of the candidate.
- “N" is the total number of candidates who appeared in the ‘Shift’.
Source: JEE Main 2026 Official Information Bulletin
Ques. Will JEE Main 2026 results show subject-wise percentiles?
Ans. Yes, the JEE Main Scorecard will include the candidate’s performance across all subjects.
- This will help the candidate to identify their strengths and whether they want to attempt Session 2 for improvement.
- The overall percentile is calculated from subject percentiles. The Colleges consider overall percentile/rank, not individual subjects.
Ques. Will the JEE Main 2026 results include All India Rank or only percentile?
Ans. Yes, the JEE Main 2026 final result will include the All India Rank along with subject-wise as well as overall percentile. The final result will include the best of the two-session performance of the candidates.
| Result stage | Rank details |
|---|---|
| Session 1 result | Percentile only |
| Final result (by 20th April) | AIR + category rank |
| JEE Advanced eligibility | After the final result |
JEE Main Session 2 Result: Cutoff
The JEE Main cutoff is a percentile or minimum score requirement to give the JEE Advanced and thus gain admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JoSSA counselling.
There are only two types of JEE cutoffs:
Qualifying Cutoff for JEE Advanced: The first is the qualifying cutoff, which is the corresponding number of percentiles required to qualify for JEE Advanced.
Admission Cutoff for Colleges: The second is the admission cutoff, which is a score or rank required to obtain admission to schools such as NIT and IIIT through JoSSA counselling. This basically depends on the college, branch demands and category.
Given below is the expected qualifying cutoff for the JEE Main 2026:
| Category | Cutoff Percentile (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 93.5 |
| EWS | 81 |
| OBC | 80 |
| SC | 61 |
| ST | 48 |
JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026 for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
You can go through the table below to check the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
| Institute Type | JEE Main Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| NITs | Check Cutoff Here |
| IIITs | Check Cutoff Here |
| GFTIs | Check Cutoff Here |
Ques. How to check category-wise cutoff in JEE Main 2026 results?
Ans. The JEE Main category-wise cutoff will be released by the NTA along with the official JEE Main session 2 or the final combined result. You can download the PDF and can check the category-wise cutoff required to qualify for the JEE Advanced.
JEE Main Session 2 Result: Marks vs Percentile
The JEE Main Marks vs Percentile will show how your raw scores will be converted into a percentile score, showing your performance as compared to other candidates in your shift.
The JEE Main Percentile will be calculated separately for each session, not for the entire exam.
| Raw Marks (out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Approx AIR Range | Competition Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260+ | 99.8 – 100 | Top 1,000 | Top 0.1% |
| 240 – 259 | 99.6 – 99.8 | 1,000 – 3,500 | Elite NIT/IIT zone |
| 220 – 239 | 99.3 – 99.6 | 3,500 – 7,000 | Top NIT CSE |
| 200 – 219 | 99 – 99.3 | 7,000 – 12,000 | NIT CSE/ECE |
| 170 – 199 | 97.5 – 99 | 12,000 – 25,000 | Core NIT branches |
| 140 – 169 | 96 – 97.5 | 25,000 – 45,000 | Mid NIT/IIIT |
| 120 – 139 | 94 – 96 | 45,000 – 70,000 | JEE Adv cutoff zone |
| 100 – 119 | 90 – 94 | 70,000 – 1,00,000 | Qualifying range |
| Below 100 | Below 90 | 1,00,000+ | Low percentile band |
Ques. What are the expected toppers’ marks and percentiles in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. The Score of JEE Main Toppers will show the exam difficulty and help estimate percentile-to-marks trends. In the last few years, multiple candidates have scored in the perfect percentile.
| Percentile | Expected Marks |
|---|---|
| 100 percentile | 285–300 |
| 99.9 percentile | 260–280 |
| 99.5 percentile | 230–250 |
| 99 percentile | 200–220 |
JEE Main Session 2 Result: Counselling
The admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be facilitated based on the JEE Main rank of the candidates through the JoSAA counselling. The counselling is expected to start from June 2026.
The counselling process consists of online registration, seat choice filling, mock seat allocation, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting.
JEE Main Result 2026: Toppers
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 toppers list along with the JEE Main session 2 or the final combined result on April 2. However, NTA had already released the JEE Main session 1 result on its official website.
- In session 1 of the JEE Main, 12 candidates secured the 100th percentile, with 3 of them from Rajasthan.
The candidates with the NTA score of 100 in the JEE Main session 1 are given below:
| S. No. | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility (State of passing/ appearing 12th Class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 260310038881 | SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) |
| 2 | 260310088709 | NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 3 | 260310164042 | SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR |
| 4 | 260310215465 | KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN |
| 5 | 260310220953 | CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN |
| 6 | 260310228381 | BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA |
| 7 | 260310231839 | ANAY JAIN | HARYANA |
| 8 | 260310241955 | ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN |
| 9 | 260310432915 | PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 10 | 260310434363 | MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA |
| 11 | 260310635369 | PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT |
| 12 | 260310757063 | VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA |
Admission Criteria for JEE Main result accepting Institutes
The NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs accept JEE Main result along with other private universities.The admission criteria for these is given below:
- The candidates seeking admission to the NIT+ System must have passed class XII with a minimum of five subjects and secured at least 75% aggregate marks or 65% in case of reserved categories.
Or
- The candidates must have passed Class XII with a minimum of five subjects and be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates.
FAQs
Ques. When is the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 result expected?
Ans. The JEE Main session 2 result is expected to be released by the NTA on April 20 along with the toppers' list on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Ques. What is the difference between NTA Score and All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. The NTA score is the normalized percentile created using the raw score through normalization method to ensure fairness. Whereas the All India Rank is prepared after the announcement of the combined result of the JEE Main, using the best score out of both sessions of the candidates.
Ques. Will the final All India Rank be declared after Session 2 only?
Ans. Yes, as the All India Rank will be prepared by using the best of the session performance of the candidates, the All India Rank will be released only after the result of the JEE Main session 2.
Ques. Who are the candidates with 100 NTA Score in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2?
Ans. The candidates who secured a 100th percentile in the JEE Main session 1 paper 2A and 2B are Suryathejus S and Gowri Sankar V, respectively. Both these candidates were from Kerala.
Ques. Is there a separate rank list for B.Arch and B.Planning in the JEE Main?
Ans. Yes, the NTA releases the separate result and the toppers list for the B.Arch and B.Planning papers. The result and rank list for these papers will be released a few days after the JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) result.
Ques. I forgot my password. How do I retrieve it for the result login?
Ans. If you have forgotten your JEE Main 2026 login password and want to restore it, you can follow the steps below:
- Visit Official Website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Open Candidate Login Page
- Click “Forgot Password?”
- Enter Application Number + DOB + Captcha
- Choose Recovery Method (OTP / Email / Security Question)
- Verify OTP / Answer & Set New Password
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